Hi, guys.

Further to 5 enquiries re: past golfing threads plus 3 requests for me to start a new one, just thought I would get the ball rolling pre-Xmas as the long winter nights draw in. So, now let us talk amongst ourselves about ABSOLUTELY ANYTHING CONCERNING the wonderful pastime of: GOLF.

Herewith I start this in good nature to encourage "friendly banter" devoid of hostility amongst fellow golfers: whether they be Pro's, Category One players, average club players, high handicappers or even weekend hackers! Let's all have a friendly chat here...

Hi Fliper. Had a layer yesterday but disappeared by the end of the day. A bit raw and soggy so will wait until Monday before playing in the Vets Stableford - really because of the steak pie afterwards! By the way, did the Markus match happen? - perhaps so, because he has been very apparent by his absence and you being the modest man that you are....

I am afarid Markus has been shot into Outer Space by the management here .... it seems he badly overstepped the mark in some respect (or lack of it as the case may be!)

Dont mention the M word ! , heavy snow in the east midlands , I may be stuck in doors all weekend .

snow all gone here but piddling with rain .... am sure i shall venture onto the course tomorrow with a good turnout of the foolhardies

Snow all gone , 18 holes in sunshine , great .

snap ..... greens were surprisingly true too

Course closed again , the season only 4 weeks away but cannot get out there .

confess i got VERY wet yesterday ..... played crap but somehow won 2.5p!

Diary full with comps , just need some good weather .

Comp (yellow ball) off again today. Played once in five weeks but was on top form so I am hesitant about playing again!

Forcast good for the weekend 18 holes sat and sun , may be T shirt weather ! Booked in at whittington heath later in the year , anybody played there ?

9 holes sat and 18 on greens sun , and warmer . The season is getting close now .

glorious glorious weather today ..... just a 3 ball and just sneaked home 1 up on both the others .... proper greens as always of course!

Fliper

I have played WH, but can't remember where it is, think it's a good test of golf if I recall.

pth

Thanks pth , its in litchfield just off the a38 so they tell me .

Fliper

yes its in lichfield, a few years since i played but if memory serves me right its a decent track and was in wgreat condition hen we played it. Not a long course, more of a thinkers course with plenty of gorse and heather, key is keeping it in play off the tee

Had a game at horsley with an old friend today . The course is very good for the time of year , the greens were quick . I finish a/s after being 2 down with 4 to play .

That wouldn't be he has not to be mentioned would it? Bless his cotton socks!

1st prize eric .

The weathers gone back into winter , just when it was getting better . Look on the bright side BST starts sunday .